Matthew Perry’s assistant created a timeline of his final days as part of a settlement after the “Friends” star’s death. What we know
Nearly a year after Matthew Perry’s death, more details have emerged about the beloved actor’s passing. Last week, an important legal development came about in connection with the unfortunate turn of events. Five people were arrested and charged for allegedly playing a role in the Friends actor’s death. Among them was Perry’s assistant Kenneth Iwamasa, who has since taken a plea deal. In connection with this, Iwamasa released a timeline – one that laid out Perry’s final days. And at this point, we know several important details.
In December 2023 – just months after Matthew Perry’s death – it was confirmed that the star’s death was largely due to the drug ketamine. Perry was eventually found unconscious in a hot tub in his home in October 2023. Now, shortly after Kenneth Iwamasa’s settlement, legal documents have been released that shed light on the ex-assistant’s personal role in his employer’s death. According to the documents obtained by DailyMail.com, the Fools Rush In star was found unconscious in his home twice before his death.
In addition, prosecutors state that The Whole Ten Yards instructed his assistant to “prepare the hot tub for him.” Later, the late star allegedly told Mr. Iwamasa to “give me a big shot” as he asked for a dose of ketamine. These were allegedly the last words Iwamasa ever heard from his boss. As detailed in the documents, the Emmy nominee received two doses of the aforementioned substance on the day of his death. One of these shots was apparently administered to him at around 8:30 a.m., the other at around 12:45 p.m.
These recently released documents also contain information that sheds more light on Matthew Perry’s battle with addiction. It is reported that Perry allegedly had his aforementioned assistant obtain illegal drugs for him in September 2023. The Studio 60 star allegedly either gave his assistant money for the drugs or promised to pay him back at another time. In the legal documents, prosecutors state that Kenneth Iwamasa used $55,000 of Perry’s money to pay for liquid ketamine as well as lozenges laced with the drug.
This situation is still evolving and time will tell how the authorities continue to handle it. What will happen to defendants like Kenneth Iwamasa who did not take a plea deal remains to be seen.
More to follow …